Arena Barueri, Football stadium in Barueri, Brazil
Arena Barueri is a football stadium with a natural grass playing surface and modern facilities including updated locker rooms and VIP sections. The venue has multiple entrance points and sufficient space to accommodate large crowds attending matches and events.
The old Estádio Dr. Orlando Batista Novelli, seating 5,000, was demolished in the 2000s after Grêmio Barueri rose to Série A1 and Série B in 2007. The new arena's first phase opened on 26 May 2007 with Grêmio Barueri beating Criciúma 2–1; the final tier was completed on 25 September 2010 for Santos 4–1 Cruzeiro. Crefipar secured a 35-year concession from 2023, making it Palmeiras's second home.
The ground has been shared by successive local clubs: Grêmio Barueri until the club folded in 2017, Sport Barueri, and Oeste from 2017. Since November 2023 Palmeiras has played home fixtures here under a 35-year concession held by Crefipar, the sponsor group's company.
The arena sits in the Jardim Belval district of Barueri, in Greater São Paulo. It has covered parking for 300 vehicles and open parking for 400, plus four elevators, one reserved for the press. The stands are reached by ramps and lifts, and the venue is described as fully accessible for people with disabilities.
On 27 March 2011, São Paulo goalkeeper Rogério Ceni scored his 100th career goal from a free kick in a 2–1 win over Corinthians at this stadium, the first goalkeeper to reach that mark. The same match ended an 11-game winless run against the rival.
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